If you watched All My Children in the 1980s, you may remember Sean Cudahy, a devious and funny con man. Actor Alan Dysert, who played him, has died at 75. People reported the news on October 26 and said he died October 23. Here is what he did on the show and what is known about his death.
Alan Dysert died at age 75, according to People. The magazine said he died October 23, 2026. His wife, Michele, announced the death in a Facebook post on Sunday, according to Deadline. No cause of death has been released. Dysert played Sean Cudahy on ABC's All My Children in the early 1980s and again from 1988 to 1990. He appeared in 79 episodes, according to Deadline and Parade. In his 2023 memoir, Lights, Camera, Cancer!, he described a rare, aggressive and incurable form of cancer.
If you want to see his work, check whether All My Children episodes are available on a streaming or disc service in your country. Availability varies, and the reports did not say where the show can be watched today. Search the title on the service you use before you plan a rewatch. For background on the soap's run, see the history of All My Children.
Beyond soap work, Dysert had film roles, including Cheech and Chong's Next Movie. Reports say he worked as a producer, musician, writer and acting teacher. On the show, his brother Tom Cudahy was played by Richard Shoberg.
Who did Alan Dysert play on All My Children? He played Sean Cudahy, a con man and the brother of Tom Cudahy. Reports give a run from 1980 to 1990, but the exact years differ by source. Viewers who want to compare can check soap opera streaming guides.
Alan Dysert, who played Sean Cudahy on All My Children, died at 75. People reported that he died October 23. No cause of death has been released. Parade reported that he had multiple cancer surgeries. He is survived by his wife, Michele, and sons Cody and Cooper. His name is most closely tied to the role of Sean Cudahy.
